Northwest
State bill would prohibit local bans on encampments in Washington
Would keep cities and counties from criminalizing camping on public property.
Sports
Governor talks potential return of SuperSonics with NBA commissioner
With the NBA considering a possible expansion, Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson met Feb. 5 with the league’s commissioner…
News
Mosqueda speaks to third graders on food insecurity
Third graders in Margie Butcher’s Chautauqua Elementary classroom recently welcomed King County Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda for a discussion…
News
PIE awards $66,904 in teacher grants
At the Jan. 22, 2026, school board meeting, Vashon Partners in Education presented a “big check” for $66,904,…
News
Super Bowl patrols underway as part of ‘Night of 1,000 Stars’ campaign
Emphasis patrols will be active in King County to encourage safe driving
News
Report details dip in taxes for many islanders
For the second straight year, a majority of Vashon homeowners will receive slightly smaller property tax bills this…
News
‘Creating an age-friendly community’ at Old Friends Club
After singing a welcome song and stretching through a half-hour of gentle chair exercise, the Old Friends Club…
Opinion
Keeping Vashon healthy
Last week, it was heartening to attend Vashon Health Care District’s forum that provided a snapshot of many…
Opinion
How we prevail through ‘interesting times’
“May you live in interesting times” is claimed by some to be an English translation of an ancient…
News
Happenings | Feb. 5 edition
Happenings features community, cultural and nonprofit events; notices are free and printed as space permits. Due to the…
Opinion
A deadly consequence of rushed ICE hiring
I’ve had a home on the island for fifteen years and moved here permanently last year. A couple…